The Second Wednesday of Easter

And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.

We are all called to the light and truth of God. However, every time we sin, we show a preference for darkness and slavery to our passions. This is why it is so important to build virtuous habits that lead us to the light and away from darkness. If we want to find the light, then we must not only look for it, but also prepare our souls for the journey. The narrow path to heaven is surrounded by temptations to vice and wickedness. But if we think wisely, speak well, and do good works of charity and mercy, then we will be alive in the light and bear God’s Truth into the world for all to see.

Do we prefer the light of truth or the darkness of selfishness? How can we become better lovers of the truth? What can we do to ground our every thought, word, and work in the teachings of the Gospel of Christ?

O Lord, we want to live in your light.

Amen.